<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Endeavor Talent Solutions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every great Endeavor starts with a simple step forward. Unlock the potential of your organization's Talent to deliver your business strategy.]]></description><link>https://portal.endeavortalent.org/videos-blogs-endeavor-talent-solutions</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:32:32 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://portal.endeavortalent.org/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Why Good Employees Stop Seeing a Future Here]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Bryan Cromwell • Culture &#38; Engagement • 4 min read The resignation catches you off guard. The employee was dependable, cared about the work, and rarely raised concerns. You assumed things were going well. Now there is another vacancy to fill, another handoff to manage, and another set of relationships to rebuild. For business owners and nonprofit leaders, losing a strong employee is never just a staffing issue. It slows the work. It adds pressure to the people who remain. It pulls...]]></description><link>https://portal.endeavortalent.org/post/why-good-employees-stop-seeing-a-future-here</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ac4022abe2a50557c8f1656</guid><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 20:09:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/30e220_d9319c0b0556445f91a206a2f42b9897~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_896,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bryan Cromwell</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Everyone Is Helping, So Why Is Nothing Getting Done?]]></title><description><![CDATA[When everyone is involved but no one is clearly accountable, collaboration can become confusion. Role ambiguity creates duplicated work, delayed decisions, and conflicting direction. Learn how clearer ownership and decision authority can help your leadership team work together more effectively.]]></description><link>https://portal.endeavortalent.org/post/everyone-is-helping-so-why-is-nothing-getting-done</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6b659437bad0dcbaac2305</guid><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:00:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/30e220_5f821cea5b3844bc9564df46a9710a6c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_941,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bryan Cromwell</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Top Performers Leave While Underperformers Stay]]></title><description><![CDATA[Top performers rarely leave all at once. They start disengaging when poor performance is tolerated, standards feel inconsistent, and they carry more than their share. This article explains why accountability gaps drive good employees away and how leaders can build a culture where excellence is valued and retained.]]></description><link>https://portal.endeavortalent.org/post/why-top-performers-leave-while-underperformers-stay</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1d8d1874254bcae08472fb</guid><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:51:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/30e220_aa032e4df361459f93489ac88cd84681~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bryan Cromwell</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Most Employee Handbooks Don’t Actually Protect the Business]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most employee handbooks don’t actually protect the business. Learn the common handbook mistakes SMBs make and how to create policies that support leadership, accountability, and compliance.]]></description><link>https://portal.endeavortalent.org/post/most-employee-handbooks-don-t-actually-protect-the-business</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0b5d5a8ba6aec9a8109076</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 18:49:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cbae1d_a65834ba803a4b80a475152c4e34ea44~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bryan Cromwell</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Work That Looks Productive but Isn’t]]></title><description><![CDATA[Not all work is productive. Learn how hidden friction is slowing your business and how to fix it.]]></description><link>https://portal.endeavortalent.org/post/the-work-that-looks-productive-but-isn-t</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f9d89d438dc58e2c8bbef2</guid><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 12:04:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cbae1d_a38850d1a0f14987940a6fd8b1e83eae~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bryan Cromwell</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is ‘Being Nice’ Hurting Your Nonprofit?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Is being “nice” hurting your nonprofit? Learn how avoiding tough conversations and unclear expectations weaken accountability and how to lead with clarity, respect, and stronger results.]]></description><link>https://portal.endeavortalent.org/post/is-being-nice-hurting-your-nonprofit</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e628fc0c8d230c9e95292c</guid><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:32:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cbae1d_6831b518bf864fd5a6d58e1211d525f7~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bryan Cromwell</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[You Don’t Have a Time Problem, You Have a Decision Problem]]></title><description><![CDATA[Struggling with time as a business owner? Learn why decision bottlenecks, not your schedule, are slowing your business and how to fix it.]]></description><link>https://portal.endeavortalent.org/post/you-don-t-have-a-time-problem-you-have-a-decision-problem</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e62143e30ec41b7d050d4b</guid><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:00:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cbae1d_c63176bbe6c14d0fb2e7e3c7fb264ca7~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bryan Cromwell</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leading Family in Business: Strategies for Effectively Balancing Relationship and Results]]></title><description><![CDATA[Learn how to lead family members in business with clarity, professionalism, and accountability without damaging relationships.]]></description><link>https://portal.endeavortalent.org/post/leading-family-in-business-strategies-for-effectively-balancing-relationship-and-results</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69dd42dc8946a7ddf46f2eec</guid><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:30:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cbae1d_a29407b61d694fa5bd7b4a9a2d2c4542~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bryan Cromwell</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are You Prepared to Defend Your HR Decisions Against Hidden Compliance Risks?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most small businesses have hidden HR risks. Learn the compliance gaps that could cost you and how to protect your business before it’s too late.]]></description><link>https://portal.endeavortalent.org/post/are-you-prepared-to-defend-your-hr-decisions-against-hidden-compliance-risks</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d3b262072d140cb95b8e59</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 13:25:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/30e220_50b06001ba90436990ea9e42ddab9d87~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bryan Cromwell</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grace in Leadership: Why Your Team Doesn’t Need Perfection]]></title><description><![CDATA[Discover how grace-based leadership helps small business owners reduce burnout, develop teams, and build scalable systems this Easter and beyond.]]></description><link>https://portal.endeavortalent.org/post/grace-in-leadership-why-your-team-doesn-t-need-perfection</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69cae66eaa483e8f680513a5</guid><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 21:21:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/30e220_892f9b4a90094165a4eed7d72eef63d1~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bryan Cromwell</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Breaking the Founder Bottleneck: Strategies for Small Business Growth and Efficiency]]></title><description><![CDATA[The founder bottleneck happens when the business depends too heavily on the owner for daily operations, decisions, and problem-solving. Instead of focusing on growth and leadership, the founder becomes the constant interrupter, the final approver, and the person pulled into every employee issue.]]></description><link>https://portal.endeavortalent.org/post/breaking-the-founder-bottleneck-strategies-for-small-business-growth-and-efficiency</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c2ad788f0e652aaa2ef11d</guid><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:31:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/30e220_b3bbb19c27764b15bbb5253809a39463~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bryan Cromwell</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Your Best People Leave (Before You Notice)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why do your best employees leave before you see it coming? Learn the early warning signs of disengagement and simple retention strategies for small businesses.]]></description><link>https://portal.endeavortalent.org/post/why-your-best-people-leave-before-you-notice</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69af29fdde5ad9153e0b8f7b</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 20:33:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/30e220_40ee9ecd66704571841ba64f77452578~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bryan Cromwell</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Real Cost of Employee Turnover (And How to Calculate It for Your Business)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Between recruiting costs, training time, lost productivity, overtime, customer impact, and leadership bandwidth, the true cost of replacing an employee is usually far higher than most owners estimate.

In this article, you’ll learn how to calculate the real cost of turnover in your business and how understanding that number can help you make smarter hiring, leadership, and retention decisions.]]></description><link>https://portal.endeavortalent.org/post/the-real-cost-of-employee-turnover-and-how-to-calculate-it-for-your-business</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a0b195aac6e7cda91497cc</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 20:52:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/30e220_f1588d0a9e7b410c80d2136a43d83de4~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bryan Cromwell</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Do You Really Need HR? A Business Owner’s Guide to the Milestones That Signal It’s Time]]></title><description><![CDATA[As companies grow, informal people management eventually stops working. The real question isn’t whether you need HR, it’s when growth milestones signal it’s time to evolve your people processes.

In this guide, you’ll learn the key business milestones that indicate your organization may be ready for more structured HR leadership and how to evaluate where you stand today.]]></description><link>https://portal.endeavortalent.org/post/do-you-really-need-hr-a-business-owner-s-guide-to-the-milestones-that-signal-it-s-time</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a0af0daac6e7cda914922a</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 20:44:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/30e220_721963494c054db6a339f46724bc3c84~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bryan Cromwell</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Create a 30-60-90 Day Success Plan for Your New Employee]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this article, you’ll learn how to build a simple, practical 30-60-90 framework that clarifies learning goals, performance milestones, and ownership expectations, so your new employee knows exactly what success looks like from day one.]]></description><link>https://portal.endeavortalent.org/post/how-to-create-a-30-60-90-day-success-plan-for-your-new-employee</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a0aab59d34acb7c432534e</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 20:27:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/30e220_60531103d44149a79dac7c4a62249096~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bryan Cromwell</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 5 People Metrics Every Business Owner Should Track (And Why They Matter)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most business owners track revenue, expenses, and sales performance closely — but overlook the people metrics that drive those numbers.

If you don’t know your voluntary turnover rate, time-to-fill, first-year failure rate, labor cost percentage, or manager span of control, you may be operating with blind spots that quietly erode profitability and growth.

In this article, you’ll learn the five essential people metrics every SMB owner should track, why they matter, and how to begin measuring.]]></description><link>https://portal.endeavortalent.org/post/the-5-people-metrics-every-business-owner-should-track-and-why-they-matter</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a0a6a39d34acb7c43249de</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 20:13:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/30e220_ff6bdbd0b6cc4e3f91f23c7c3039262e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bryan Cromwell</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hiring Smarter: A Strategic Approach to Candidate Assessments]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adding an assessment to your hiring process does not guarantee better hires. Many organizations make the mistake of using assessments without a clear strategy, which can lead to wasted resources, biased decisions, and legal challenges. To truly improve hiring outcomes, companies must carefully select validated tools, align them with job performance expectations, and use assessment data thoughtfully. This article explains how to choose the right assessments, apply their results effectively,...]]></description><link>https://portal.endeavortalent.org/post/hiring-smarter-a-strategic-approach-to-candidate-assessments</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699d8a88b371a58a67cf5305</guid><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 11:28:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/30e220_f4ad9610d4014462a684c88935e292d1~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bryan Cromwell</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Organizations Accidentally Set New Leaders Up to Fail]]></title><description><![CDATA[Starting a new leadership role is a critical moment for any organization. The first 90 days set the tone for a leader’s success, yet many companies fail to use this period effectively. Without intentional onboarding, new leaders often face confusion, lack of trust, and unclear expectations, which slows down their ability to perform and deliver results. This post explores why organizations waste these crucial early days and how structured onboarding can accelerate trust, clarity, and...]]></description><link>https://portal.endeavortalent.org/post/how-organizations-accidentally-set-new-leaders-up-to-fail</link><guid isPermaLink="false">698a12ac3faa9e439bebcfd0</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 17:06:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/30e220_3f5c034fad3c4357938216abd526f85e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bryan Cromwell</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Skipping Performance Reviews Is Costing Your Business More Than You Think]]></title><description><![CDATA[This post explores the impact of poor feedback, the benefits of doing it well, and how fractional HR services can provide affordable, tailored solutions that make a lasting difference.]]></description><link>https://portal.endeavortalent.org/post/skipping-performance-reviews-is-costing-your-business-more-than-you-think</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6978c052cf66610f315475bd</guid><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 14:17:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_54d6b4f0b92b48448b7918cba69de7bd~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bryan Cromwell</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[It Worked for 20 Employees, But Fails at 50: Scaling Your People Practices]]></title><description><![CDATA[Growing a business from a small team to a larger organization brings many challenges. One of the most common pitfalls I see is that people practices that worked well when a company had 20 employees suddenly fail when the headcount reaches 50 or more. This shift can stall business growth and create frustration among leaders and employees alike. The key to overcoming this hurdle lies in understanding why early systems break and how to adapt your people practices without overbuilding. In this...]]></description><link>https://portal.endeavortalent.org/post/it-worked-for-20-employees-but-fails-at-50-scaling-your-people-practices</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6973d5edaa29322cefccbfce</guid><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 20:12:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/30e220_80f925cb1017408c86c6170b232d90ee~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bryan Cromwell</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>